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... used. Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 System Requirements OS Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 *1 CPU Intel Core i series processor of 2 GHz or higher Memory 2GB or more Sound Card 16-bit 44.1kHz Stereo HDD Display 2GB or more (may differ according to the environment the software is used) 1024 x 768, 256 colors, or higher *2 Video card: DirectX 9.0C supported *3, memory size 256MB or more *1: When using the Fast User Switching function. A setup window...
... used. Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 System Requirements OS Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 *1 CPU Intel Core i series processor of 2 GHz or higher Memory 2GB or more Sound Card 16-bit 44.1kHz Stereo HDD Display 2GB or more (may differ according to the environment the software is used) 1024 x 768, 256 colors, or higher *2 Video card: DirectX 9.0C supported *3, memory size 256MB or more *1: When using the Fast User Switching function. A setup window...
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Adjusting Speaker Parameters Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 • Overview Set all the parameters for the distributed and speaker arrays you change any speaker parameters. Click this button to red when you have placed, and perform calculations. • Update The periphery of your settings. changes to apply 31 5.
Adjusting Speaker Parameters Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 • Overview Set all the parameters for the distributed and speaker arrays you change any speaker parameters. Click this button to red when you have placed, and perform calculations. • Update The periphery of your settings. changes to apply 31 5.
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... peak is used by the clip level indicator. Speaker Display RMS values and speaker specifications for the selected amplifier are available at which the clip indicator lights depends on the power voltage. Power Amplifier Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 Select a power amplifier from the list box. The peak output capacity of the amplifier is under System in dB. Input an attenuation level for a 20 Hz to open the Amplifier - Speaker Combination Click...
... peak is used by the clip level indicator. Speaker Display RMS values and speaker specifications for the selected amplifier are available at which the clip indicator lights depends on the power voltage. Power Amplifier Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 Select a power amplifier from the list box. The peak output capacity of the amplifier is under System in dB. Input an attenuation level for a 20 Hz to open the Amplifier - Speaker Combination Click...
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... data) of the speaker array selected in Speaker Property. Each of the speaker. These figures are displayed in the "Source" list box, the peak current output power is within the capacity of the speaker. • Directivity of the amplifier (HF/LF). Comparing these values, the indicator shows whether the current output power is 3 dB (two times) higher than the power rating program value. Speaker Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3...
... data) of the speaker array selected in Speaker Property. Each of the speaker. These figures are displayed in the "Source" list box, the peak current output power is within the capacity of the speaker. • Directivity of the amplifier (HF/LF). Comparing these values, the indicator shows whether the current output power is 3 dB (two times) higher than the power rating program value. Speaker Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3...
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... input a setting. The following diagrams depict the differences before and after auto-tuning speaker arrays (included mirrored speaker arrays) in the range of the floor will be used . This diagram shows an example of a configuration which has been made taking account of the service area of each single speaker. You can be set in area setting above. 41 Service Area Selection Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual...
... input a setting. The following diagrams depict the differences before and after auto-tuning speaker arrays (included mirrored speaker arrays) in the range of the floor will be used . This diagram shows an example of a configuration which has been made taking account of the service area of each single speaker. You can be set in area setting above. 41 Service Area Selection Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual...
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Finally, Y-S3 decides the input signal level from interference are not corrected. Then, Y-S3 decides the attenuation level to the required SPL. All the delays are set by the user at the target points of energy, peaks/dips from the necessary output power and amplifier gain. 42 Before Auto Tuning Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 After Auto Tuning Setting methods • Y-S3 sets speaker parameters for each speaker array. • Y-S3 decides the speaker angles...
Finally, Y-S3 decides the input signal level from interference are not corrected. Then, Y-S3 decides the attenuation level to the required SPL. All the delays are set by the user at the target points of energy, peaks/dips from the necessary output power and amplifier gain. 42 Before Auto Tuning Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 After Auto Tuning Setting methods • Y-S3 sets speaker parameters for each speaker array. • Y-S3 decides the speaker angles...
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... shape, z = receiving surface + 8.00. Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 • Adjusting distributed speaker parameters (Speaker Property - Plane Size Enter the size of the plane. You can set in the range of the installation plane in the "Speaker Name" text box in installed on this plane into effect. The value can be set in the range of Speaker Property. Enter the coordinates and...
... shape, z = receiving surface + 8.00. Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 • Adjusting distributed speaker parameters (Speaker Property - Plane Size Enter the size of the plane. You can set in the range of the installation plane in the "Speaker Name" text box in installed on this plane into effect. The value can be set in the range of Speaker Property. Enter the coordinates and...
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... incorrect, it with a particular amplifier. For details, see "Output Configuration Settings (Speaker Property - Installation plane configuration Configuration of a selected speaker to open the Amplifier - To reflect the settings in the "5-1. Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 • Output configuration settings (Speaker Property - You may adjust the input signal level, source type, delay, EQ, speaker processor and amp model. To prevent erroneous connections, when you press , Y-S3 checks that speakers and amplifiers are connected appropriately.
... incorrect, it with a particular amplifier. For details, see "Output Configuration Settings (Speaker Property - Installation plane configuration Configuration of a selected speaker to open the Amplifier - To reflect the settings in the "5-1. Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 • Output configuration settings (Speaker Property - You may adjust the input signal level, source type, delay, EQ, speaker processor and amp model. To prevent erroneous connections, when you press , Y-S3 checks that speakers and amplifiers are connected appropriately.
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... file name is recalled in Amp Editor, the data in the [File] menu on the main screen. The component name corresponds to a TXn library file (*.ce2) using Y-S3 in DME Designer Project format. Saving a Configuration in Library File (.cel) format. The saved library file can automatically generate an output system configuration for the placed speaker arrays. To use a Speaker Processor library file that...
... file name is recalled in Amp Editor, the data in the [File] menu on the main screen. The component name corresponds to a TXn library file (*.ce2) using Y-S3 in DME Designer Project format. Saving a Configuration in Library File (.cel) format. The saved library file can automatically generate an output system configuration for the placed speaker arrays. To use a Speaker Processor library file that...
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...are displayed in bold. Other Functions Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 • Input Level Negotiation Adjust input levels (Speaker Property - The highest level of those displayed appears in the Current column. Before adjusting the input level After adjusting the input level 59 Select [Input Level Negotiation (I)] from all installed speaker arrays to open the Y-S3: Input Level Negotiation window. Config - Click to this level. The current input level (Input Level (dBu)) for each array and the attenuator settings for each amplifier connected to...
...are displayed in bold. Other Functions Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 • Input Level Negotiation Adjust input levels (Speaker Property - The highest level of those displayed appears in the Current column. Before adjusting the input level After adjusting the input level 59 Select [Input Level Negotiation (I)] from all installed speaker arrays to open the Y-S3: Input Level Negotiation window. Config - Click to this level. The current input level (Input Level (dBu)) for each array and the attenuator settings for each amplifier connected to...
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... a geometrical simulation. • Each speaker response is limited to each function are two auto setting functions. 10. General Theory Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 General calculation methods • Y-S3 computes the speaker array response at the target points of energy and not taking the interference into account. • The response is computed using measured directional impulse responses. "Auto layout" selects the appropriate...
... a geometrical simulation. • Each speaker response is limited to each function are two auto setting functions. 10. General Theory Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.1 General calculation methods • Y-S3 computes the speaker array response at the target points of energy and not taking the interference into account. • The response is computed using measured directional impulse responses. "Auto layout" selects the appropriate...
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... mode. When OS users are changed using Windows 7, there may be image flickering or images may not export correctly depending on the screen to uninstall the software. Unzip the zipped folder. Follow the instructions on the CPU, RAM, or video card of Y-S3 Yamaha Sound System Simulator. 3. Uninstalling 1. An executable file named "install.vbs" will appear in the folder. 3. Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs]. Installing Speaker Data 1. Download...
... mode. When OS users are changed using Windows 7, there may be image flickering or images may not export correctly depending on the screen to uninstall the software. Unzip the zipped folder. Follow the instructions on the CPU, RAM, or video card of Y-S3 Yamaha Sound System Simulator. 3. Uninstalling 1. An executable file named "install.vbs" will appear in the folder. 3. Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs]. Installing Speaker Data 1. Download...
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changes to apply your 30 Click this button to red when you have placed, and perform calculations. • Update The periphery of settings. 5. Adjusting Speaker Parameters Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.0 • Overview Set all the parameters for the distributed and speaker arrays you change any speaker parameters.
changes to apply your 30 Click this button to red when you have placed, and perform calculations. • Update The periphery of settings. 5. Adjusting Speaker Parameters Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.0 • Overview Set all the parameters for the distributed and speaker arrays you change any speaker parameters.
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.... The specifications of the amplifier. Clip indicator (circle above power amplifier list box): The indicator turns red when the peak output signal exceeds the maximum output power of compatible types appear, as follows. When "Sine" is selected in the "Source" list box, the peak output signal is -60 dB. Speaker Combination Click to 20 kHz input. Power Amplifier Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.0 Select a power amplifier from the list box. Amplifier - Mode display: Stereo and bridge...
.... The specifications of the amplifier. Clip indicator (circle above power amplifier list box): The indicator turns red when the peak output signal exceeds the maximum output power of compatible types appear, as follows. When "Sine" is selected in the "Source" list box, the peak output signal is -60 dB. Speaker Combination Click to 20 kHz input. Power Amplifier Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.0 Select a power amplifier from the list box. Amplifier - Mode display: Stereo and bridge...
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Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.0 Setting methods • Y-S3 sets speaker parameters for each speaker array. • Y-S3 decides the speaker angles (Pan, Tilt and Splay Angle) to adjust the necessary power difference between the speakers in which all of the target points of the speaker composing the speaker array are within the selected cover area. • Y-S3 decides the EQ and gain for each speaker so that...
Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.0 Setting methods • Y-S3 sets speaker parameters for each speaker array. • Y-S3 decides the speaker angles (Pan, Tilt and Splay Angle) to adjust the necessary power difference between the speakers in which all of the target points of the speaker composing the speaker array are within the selected cover area. • Y-S3 decides the EQ and gain for each speaker so that...
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... installed on this calculation will not take sound from speakers in the upper area of rising acoustic pressure into effect. The value can be set in the range of a plane. Property) Adjust the parameters for the plane you want to display the Add Speakers window and replace all speakers and planes. Default settings are L = 10 m, W = 10 m. Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.0 • Adjusting distributed speaker parameters (Speaker...
... installed on this calculation will not take sound from speakers in the upper area of rising acoustic pressure into effect. The value can be set in the range of a plane. Property) Adjust the parameters for the plane you want to display the Add Speakers window and replace all speakers and planes. Default settings are L = 10 m, W = 10 m. Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.0 • Adjusting distributed speaker parameters (Speaker...
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...with a particular amplifier. You may adjust the input signal level, source type, delay, EQ, speaker processor and amp model. To reflect the settings in the "5-1. Installation plane configuration Configuration of a selected speaker to select and change amplifier type and gain, mode settings, connection method, and speakers. Speaker Combination window. You can use the list boxes to combine it displays a warning dialog. 44 Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.0 • Output configuration settings (Speaker Property - Config) Y-S3 automatically generates the...
...with a particular amplifier. You may adjust the input signal level, source type, delay, EQ, speaker processor and amp model. To reflect the settings in the "5-1. Installation plane configuration Configuration of a selected speaker to select and change amplifier type and gain, mode settings, connection method, and speakers. Speaker Combination window. You can use the list boxes to combine it displays a warning dialog. 44 Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.0 • Output configuration settings (Speaker Property - Config) Y-S3 automatically generates the...
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... a TXn library file (*.ce2) using the Speaker Processor Library Converter. To use a Speaker Processor library file that has been saved using Y-S3 in DME Designer Device Configuration (.ddf) Format You can automatically generate an output system configuration for the placed speaker arrays. Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.0 8. Exporting Configurations in DME Designer Format Y-S3 can also export the DME's internal configuration as Device Configuration...
... a TXn library file (*.ce2) using the Speaker Processor Library Converter. To use a Speaker Processor library file that has been saved using Y-S3 in DME Designer Device Configuration (.ddf) Format You can automatically generate an output system configuration for the placed speaker arrays. Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.0 8. Exporting Configurations in DME Designer Format Y-S3 can also export the DME's internal configuration as Device Configuration...
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... same time so that are not equipped with smaller mixers that the output to the speakers in the array are displayed in bold. Config - This is useful when working with multiple output busses. 9. The current input level (Input Level (dBu)) for each array and the attenuator settings for each amplifier connected to all installed speaker arrays to this level. Before adjusting the input level After adjusting the input level 53 Select [Input Level Negotiation (I)] from all speakers...
... same time so that are not equipped with smaller mixers that the output to the speakers in the array are displayed in bold. Config - This is useful when working with multiple output busses. 9. The current input level (Input Level (dBu)) for each array and the attenuator settings for each amplifier connected to all installed speaker arrays to this level. Before adjusting the input level After adjusting the input level 53 Select [Input Level Negotiation (I)] from all speakers...
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... computed by the user at the target points of each speaker referring to direct sound. Note 2: Delay is computed using measured directional impulse responses. Finally, Y-S3 decides the input signal level from each speaker so that is based on a geometrical simulation. • Each speaker response is not tuned automatically. 10. General Theory Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.0 General calculation methods • Y-S3 computes the speaker array response...
... computed by the user at the target points of each speaker referring to direct sound. Note 2: Delay is computed using measured directional impulse responses. Finally, Y-S3 decides the input signal level from each speaker so that is based on a geometrical simulation. • Each speaker response is not tuned automatically. 10. General Theory Yamaha Sound System Simulator Y-S3 Owner's Manual V3.0 General calculation methods • Y-S3 computes the speaker array response...